Replay: A D-FW sports talk with Tim Cowlishaw (7/10/14)

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Tim Cowlishaw joins us at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, but ask your questions now and he will have them when he arrives. Thanks for your readership!

by SportsDayDFW7/7/2014 6:54:43 PM

If Mavs get Parsons and sign Vince Carter back, has this been a good or great off season for Mavs? Would Luol Deng have been a better fit than Parsons?

by Odie7/10/2014 3:29:18 PM

If that happens, it has been a good off-season. Can't call it great if they have downgraded at point guard which has happened. Also don't know how many games Tyson Chandler can deliver. Getting him is a risk worth taking but he has missed at least 16 games in five of the last six seasons. Only time he didn't was when he played in Dallas and the Mavs won a title. But Chandler and Parsons would make this a more interesting team.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:30:37 PM

If you had to guess, how many D-lineman do you think the Cowboys will have in the final 53.

by Jor El7/10/2014 3:30:52 PM

A lot. And they will be interchangeable as the season goes along.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:31:06 PM

The Cowboys seem to have more young players on defense this year, rather than in recent seasons when they've relied on journeymen or retreads from other teams. What do you think that says about their philosophy and do you think that will benefit them as the season progresses? Thanks.

by Benjamin7/10/2014 3:31:13 PM

It has less to do with philosophy than cap mismanagement. That's why Ware and Hatcher are gone. However, the upside -- as you allude to -- is that a younger defensive unit is not necessarily a bad thing. Sure, they will make mistakes but so did the last group. And some level of stars will emerge, just how good any of them might be we won't start having a clue until the pre-season games.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:32:23 PM

I thought you were spot-on with your column about Manziel, but is it realistic for people to not talk about him? Where's the right mix when dealing with celebrity athletes?

by Ulysses edited by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:33:07 PM

Realistically, it's not going to happen, TMZ cameras are going to follow him around Las Vegas and it will make news. It would be great if he got bored with this game he seems to be playing with the media and fans, but he hasn't yet. Instead, we will do our best to move on to other news and see how he does when he throws his first NFL pass. There was a certain element of danger about it when he was a college kid showing up at these places. Now that he's a pro, legal drinking age and has NFL money, it's kind of boring.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:34:57 PM

I've seen a lot of preseason college football magazines very high on TCU. I'm not impressed (other than with Gary Patterson and Fields). What do you make of them?

by Voltorb7/10/2014 3:35:08 PM

Haven't really started checking out the magazines yet but I'd be surprised if anyone picked them that high. Certainly Oklahoma, Baylor, Texas Tech and Texas (I think) should be ahead. OSU, too, I would have to think. Hard to pick Frogs in top five.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:36:16 PM

With all these renovations to Baylor, Texas A&M, Tech a couple years ago -- which Texas school will have best homefield advantage? Who has rowdiest fans, and do you think it matters that much?

by Antman7/10/2014 3:36:27 PM

I don't think it's about how many fans you have. It's great that A&M and Texas can afford to build stadiums to hold 100,000, but when you're talking home-field advantage, I was in the stands for Baylor-OU in Waco last year in the final season of that stadium and, my gosh, it felt like the whole crowd was on top of the Sooners' bench. I'm sure it felt that way to Stoops. Loud crowds in close proximity make for home-field advantage anywhere.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:37:55 PM

What do you make of George Springer? Love his power, and he looks like he is swinging for the fences every time, but I'm worried about how long he can keep that up.

by Opie7/10/2014 3:38:01 PM

I will try to avoid use of the word "man-crush" in this answer, but, yes, I like Springer a lot. He's the prototype of modern athlete playing baseball. Doesn't care how many times he strikes out (will probably be 200) but hits the ball hard when he hits it. Making great plays in center field already. He's not Mike Trout because Trout will always have better batting average and on-base numbers but Springer will hit 35 homers as a rookie and he didn't get called up until mid-April.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:40:48 PM

What's your prediction on the World Cup final?

by L.L.7/10/2014 3:41:02 PM

I know Germany are favored (see what I did there?) because they buried Brazil, but I will pick Argentina and Messi to pull off the slight upset. Hopefully, not with penalty kicks, the worst way to decide a sporting event on the planet.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:42:05 PM

Mark Cuban is obviously a savvy businessman, so how smug do you think he is right now knowing that even if Rockets match Parsons, they won't be able to land a guy like Bosh?

by Ultron7/10/2014 3:42:14 PM

I don't think that's anything he would get too smug about. His team hasn't won a playoff series since 2011. I wouldn't say that has "humbled" him but just forcing the Rockets to choose between Parsons and Bosh is no victory in my mind, and I doubt that it is in his. It's just good business.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:43:20 PM

Now that the Mavericks have extended offer to Parsons, what's the best- and worst-case scenarios for the club?

by Kakuna7/10/2014 3:43:37 PM

Well, worst case would be LeBron stays in Miami, so Bosh stays in Miami so the Rockets are able to match Parsons. That sends the Mavericks back to Plan B or C, whatever it might be at that point, to try to get in the chase for Luol Deng or Trevor Ariza.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:44:29 PM

Is there any chance the Rangers don't "GUT" themselves at the trade deadline and just get ready for next year.

by Gomer Long7/10/2014 3:44:39 PM

Chance they don't? I think there is little chance they will "gut" themselves as you say. What would that mean, trading Adrian Beltre or Yu Darvish for prospects? You would never do that. They don't have any real trade-able players beyond Rios and I think he would get you a very, very minimal return due to his lack of power. Maybe trade Frasor for a low-end prospect? I don't expect it to be too exciting but I could be surprised.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:46:41 PM

If the Rockets don't match re: Parsons, what does that do to the Mavs' cap going into next offseason?

by I'm Batman7/10/2014 3:47:25 PM

Next off-season? I have no thoughts at all on what the Mavs' cap situation will look like next summer. If I did, I would commit myself to a hospital.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:48:08 PM

I think Parsons is a great addition, but I am not impressed with his defense. Do you think Carlisle can train him well enough to play passable D against the best small forwards in the game?

by Polly7/10/2014 3:48:15 PM

That's a good point because as excited as fans are at the prospect of adding Parsons' offense, they may be forgetting that the Mavs will be losing Shawn Marion's defense in the process. And that's been an important part of this team for years. Carlisle does a nice job of getting poorer defenders to at least work on that side of the ball but there is only so much you can do -- as you saw at times during the Spurs' series.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:50:42 PM

Have you heard of any movement on Cole, horcoff and gonchar?

by Dustin Merimon7/10/2014 3:50:56 PM

I have not. I would be surprised to see Horcoff get moved, I think he helped bring Hemsky here. No one will want Gonchar unless they missed the entire 2013-14 season. Cole is oversalaried as well but not quite so alarmingly so. Cole has his moments and I think they still need him to factor into the top two lines from time to time.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:52:00 PM

Germany vs. Argentina. What's your prediction?

by Yoyo7/10/2014 3:52:11 PM

Argentina 1, Germany nil.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:52:25 PM

Thoughts on Jason Spezza? Heika is predicting 70 points this year for the center. Agree?

by Kyle7/10/2014 3:52:32 PM

That sounds about right although maybe just a bit optimistic unless he ends up playing a lot more with Jamie Benn than one would expect. I like the mix the Stars will be able to send out on their top two lines. This is still a team that is challenged at the blue line and will have to count on development of guys like Patrick Nemeth and Jamie Oleksiak to try to be solid back there. But it's an exciting young team.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:54:54 PM

Do you think the Mavs will resign Vince Carter as a sixth man or go in a different direction in filling out the bench?

by Matt7/10/2014 3:55:05 PM

They definitely want to sign him. I know Vince was counting on getting paid a little more after having a good productive season but we'll see what's out there for him when these dominoes finally start falling.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:56:10 PM

Do you believe in the stars defensive prospects? If we were to make a trade at the deadline who think we could target? Weber?

by Dustin Merimon7/10/2014 3:57:58 PM

Not sure Shea Weber will be on the market. I also don't really know exactly how his deal works, he gets paid $110 million through 2026. Pretty sure he's not going to be playing that long. Beyond that, I would say I think the Stars are still missing the player they need back there and are always hoping for just a little more than Goligoski, Daley, etc., have to offer, but at least they have some depth back there now and some young options.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 3:59:26 PM

Whose your candidate for the Cowboys' defensive MVP this season? Has to be someone!

by Oliver Queen7/10/2014 3:59:36 PM

That's actually a good and somewhat challenging question, isn't it? How about I venture way out on a limb and say it's going to be Mo Claiborne. OK, don't hold me to that. But I do think he will be better. Kind of has to be.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:00:29 PM

It looks like the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders are posturing or being pushed out depending on which entity to believe. How does the San Antonio Raiders sound?

by Buddy Garrity7/10/2014 4:00:36 PM

Always good to hear from Buddy. I think the Raiders are pushing back against the A's as we speak. An ugly situation. But, no, the Raiders belong in the Bay Area. Somewhere.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:01:44 PM

If you had to pick two Texas Stars defensemen to start the year off with the big club this year, which two would you pick and why?

by Haley7/10/2014 4:01:58 PM

I just mentioned Nemeth and Oleksiak as far as young D-men this team needs to develop. But just because I like to type the name, I will say that Jyrki Jokipakka also has to be in the mix.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:03:38 PM

The Power Quotient (PQ) for the Boys is in idle mode and sliding forward at a measured pace. Defensive questions, a suspicious offense and a bizarre organization chart is unsettling. Oxnard will reveal who wants to fish and who wants to cut bait. The Boys need a miracle.

by Leon Tao7/10/2014 4:03:52 PM

I love that assessment, especially that opening line. Sounds like my life -- "in idle mode and sliding forward at a measured pace." The bizarre organization chart goes without saying. How about that Rolando McClain signing? Does that do anything for you? Cowboys love to sign retired players looking for money.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:05:36 PM

What is the requirements for the Rangers Hall of Fame , who is the next player in?

by Gomer Long7/10/2014 4:05:56 PM

The requirements are not nearly as strict as the Ring of Honor. Do the Rangers already have more players in their Hall of Fame than the Cowboys? Doesn't that seem kind of preposterous? Does to me.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:06:47 PM

It is quite around my place this time of year. Only a few Cowboy fan barflies to stir the pot so to speak. The defense seems to be their main concern this year and from what I see on the TV set most "experts" are in agreement with this. The question for you today is who are you projecting as starters for the Cowboy defensive line, linebackers, safeties and CBs?

by Joe The Bartender7/10/2014 4:07:05 PM

Melton, Lawrence, Hayden, Selvie, Wilber, Durant, Holloman, Carr, Claiborne, Wilcox, Church. I don't know where Scandrick went, but I just picked Claiborne as defensive mvp so someone had to go.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:11:10 PM

Hey Tim get me some shoulder pads...do you think it makes us look like a joke and desperate with the kitna signing and McClain?

by Dustin Merimon7/10/2014 4:12:01 PM

Kitna not so much. McClain, yes, even though it cost next to nothing. More wishful thinking on the part of the Cowboys.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:12:29 PM

Ok top three omitted Cowboys for Ring Of Honor. Rags, and Moore said yesterday they dont predict an induction this year. Why?

by Gomer Long7/10/2014 4:14:04 PM

Hard for me to think off top of my head about who's in and who's not but deserves it. Too Tall? Charlie Waters? Those come to mind as players that deserve consideration. I'm sure there are others. Tony Hill has, in some ways, better stats, than Drew, so he should at the very least be in a discussion. I'm sure there are others.

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:15:21 PM

Do you think Orton will be back? If not do you think he'll pay back the money or stiff the Boys into cutting him so he can keep all the Doe-Ray-Me! Kinda like Ratliffe did?

by PERRY HAGEN7/10/2014 4:15:45 PM

Players usually find a way to get the best on this team. I seriously doubt he'll be sending money back. Do we know for sure he's even in this country?

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:16:18 PM

I'm shocked this hasn't been brought up by someone else yet, but..."Curse of Nolan"? Red Sox had "Curse of the Bambino" for years.

by Heath7/10/2014 4:16:24 PM

It's been brought up. And it's even sillier than the whole Bambino thing. In that case, the Red Sox got rid of the greatest player of all time for a little money. Nolan leaving has had zero impact on this team unless he's responsible for injuries to Fielder, Profar, Moreland, Soto, Kouzmanoff, Harrison, Holland, Scheppers, Perez....

by Tim Cowlishaw7/10/2014 4:17:37 PM

Cowboys finish 7-9 this year and Jerry decides to fire J Garrett in order to give Cowboy fans "hope" for the future. Who does he hire as the next Cowboys head coach...is it a big name or an unknown?

by Odie7/10/2014 4:17:48 PM

Let the NFC East Battle of the Gruden Brothers begin. On that note, farewell, see you next week, thanks for coming...